THE WINNER IS...

At 35 weeks pregnant, my husband and I prematurely welcomed our first baby into the world. Our daughter needed extended care in the neonatal ward, while I was allowed to go home a few days post birth. On my to-do list remained meal prep for when baby shifted our priorities. The day I was discharged, the June 2018 issue of delicious. was waiting in the letterbox. So between hospital visits, I took the opportunity to feel somewhat more organised and sent hubby to the shops for ingredients. We made Mexican black bean and corn nachos (Matt Preston, p 97), freezing the bean mix for quick dinners, used up close-to-expiry milk to make baked saffron kheer with saffron and vanilla pears (On Trend, p 114) and made the curry component of harissa chicken curry with braised beans and couscous (Curries, p 64). While our baby girl gave us an early surprise, delicious. arrived at the perfect time! Christie Woods

ED’S NOTE: Congratulations, Christie! You’ve won the new De’Longhi PrimaDonna Class Fully Automatic coffee machine, valued at $1849. At just the touch of a button, enjoy effortlessly crafted barista-quality coffee using fresh beans without the mess or hassle.